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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,399.04, 3,310.62 and 1,336.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,399.04, 3,310.62 and 1,336.80 is: 1,844.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,399.04 : 3,310.62 = 1,336.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,399.04/3,310.62 = 1,336.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,399.04x = 3,310.62 × 1,336.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,399.04x = 4,425,641.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,425,641.83/2,399.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,844.76

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